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The Enemy Within

Episode 1.01
Thursday, December 06, 2007 (SBS)
Ratings: 358,000 viewers (35th)
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Muslim detective, Zane Malik, is fighting crime in a post 9/11 world. A police officer s killed, apparently by two armed robbers 'of middle Eastern appearance.' Zane Malik uses his connections in the Arab community to track down the two youths involved. Malik's search for the truth brings him into a head on clash with Senior Detective, Ray Crowley. Rowley accuses him of putting his community before his job. Malik is angry. He wants justice for the police officer too, but he knows what it is to be an Australian Arab, and feel unsupported by the law. When he was a boy his father was shot by an armed robber; the shooter was never brought to justice. But will Malik be able to find out the truth behind the officer's death before war erupts on the streets of Lakemba?

With: Tasneen Roc as Amina Malik, Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik, Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik, Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik, George Fayad as Amir Malik; Bardiya McKinnon as Young Malik, Sam Isaacs as Johnson, Leon Ford as Duff, Firass Dirani as Talal, Fayssal Bazzi as Ali, Peter Barry as Police Officer #1, George Malik as Lebanese Youth #1, Mario Malik as Lebanese Youth #2, Ali Sadiq as Shiek Al Alwani, Elias Joukhdar as Moustafa, Armida Croccolo-Brugnoli as Old Lady, George Badawi as Shop Owner, Peng Wong as Edward, Stefan Boljevic as Servo Robber #1, Dimitri Giameos as Servo Robber #2, Barbara Gouskos as Mrs Labban, Ali Ammouchi as Mr Labban, Azbie Ademoska as Randa, Albert Lahood as Omar, Mark Davidson as Head Operator, Matthew Dale as Police Negotiator, Danny Arabi as Nazih, Gianluca Fabrizi as Ali's Flatmate, Elena Pavli as Rabia, Jaydon Garcia as Ahmed, Scott McLean as Van Driver, Tony Curtis as CIT Officer, Bruce Anderson as Minister, Nigel Harbach as Police Sniper, Andrew Spencer as Uniformed Cop, Greg Bull as Detective Bull

Death at the Station

Episode 1.02
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Ratings: 307,000 viewers (49th)
Written by Kris Wyld
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Bad drugs are being sold on the streets of Redfern. Addicts are dying. Local Aboriginal leader and anti drug crusader, Adam King, is trying to get the drugs off the street when he is shot. Some say he has been assassinated. Malik and his partner, Pacific Islander, Detective Sonny Koa, try and get to the truth. Why are King's colleagues so unhelpful? And his family downright hostile? Is it just a distrust of police… or is it something more sinister? The conflict worsens between Malik and Crowley as Malik asks for his help with sources and informers and is rejected. Crowley's rage is more personal. Although the rest of the Squad are not aware of it, Crowley's son was one of the drug statistics.

With: Tasneen Roc as Amina Malik, Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik, Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik, Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik, George Fayad as Amir Malik; Hunter Page-Lochard as Kari King, Lisa Flanagan as Sarah King, Aaron Pedersen as Adam King, Michael Beattie as Ambo #1, Clare Griggs as Ambo #2, Leigh Scully as Rookie Cop, Salvatore Coco as Beatty, Christine Anu as Fiona Baker, Will Usic as Peter Smith, Michael Longbottom as Wal Burnam, Andy McPhee as Sgt Blight, Waddah Sari as Basha, Gabriella Maselli as Carol Crowley, Edwina Ritchard as Angela, Rick Cosnett as Greg Small, Brett Sheerin as Paul Hannon, David Ritchie as Forensic Pathologist, Jonathan Dunk as Paul Crowley, Matthew Hancox as Drug Buyer, Kate Tognolini as Model

Islander Sacrifice

Episode 1.03
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Ratings: 354,000 viewers
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Two Lebanese youths and a schoolgirl are killed in a drive by shooting. Inspector Wright, appoints Malik to run the investigation. Crowley doesn't like his junior colleague supervising the case but he has bigger problems. Internal Affairs are investigating Crowley's actions in relation to the death of the drug dealer, Basha. Who called I.A. in? Crowley wonders if it is Malik's doing. Is his enemy seizing the opportunity to destroy him? But Malik is facing his own professional challenges. The triple murder case is complex. His partner, Detective Koa, helps break the case by his knowledge of the Pacific Island Community.

With: Tasneen Roc as Amina Malik, Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik, Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik, Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik, George Fayad as Amir Malik; Emily Cascarino as Teenage Girl, Jason Ghama as Emad, Brett Sheerin as Emad Double, Muhammed Baba as Fahim, Nash Edgerton as Fahim Double, Daniel Tuiara as Kilu, Mark Duncan as Kilu Double, Ueta Winston Maseo as Loki Tampoeau, Dalal Gobrial as Dalal, James Estephan as Farouk, Georgina Anderson as Witness #1, Louisa Mignone as Summah Azzi, Sal Sharah as Mr Azzi, Rosie Lalevich as Mrs Azzi, Mohammed Ahman as Vinnie Mahmood, Josh Finn as Drive Up Drug Buyer, Marin Mimica as George Vicarrio, Vaatofu Longhurst as Kilu's Mum (Mrs Fanua), Miritana Hughes as Islander Priest, Tenille Halliday as Loki's Girl, Shameer Birges as Wadi, Peter Te Hau as Islander Heavy #1, Raphael Talipeau as Islander Heavy #2, Lindsey Wallington as Dog Owner, Rose Rarasea as Godparent #1, David Felix Meleisea as Godparent #2, Carline Makakaufaki as Mrs Koa, Pepe Lualua as Artoo, Sharna Marieta Longhurst as Malakai, Lance Rice as Detective Rice

Hunt For The Killer

Episode 1.04
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Ratings: 297,100 viewers (39th)
Written by Kris Mrksa
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

The brutal slaying of a respectable middle aged Vietnamese couple in Cabramatta is carried out amidst the stress of the Internal Affairs investigation. This time it's Malik in the hot seat. Whatever he says to I.A. will affect Crowley's future. Meantime, Malik and Koa try to work out who killed Mr and Mrs Ngo. Mrs Ngo was a difficult wilful woman who liked everything her way. Mr Ngo was a community minded man. Was the killer their own son? He stands to inherit the family wealth. The press reveal that several years back Mr Ngo was a witness of a gangland murder by the notorious Black Dragon street gang. Is this connected?

With: Tasneen Roc as Amina Malik, Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik, Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik, Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik, George Fayad as Amir Malik; Andy Rodoreda as Detective Sgt Bird, Paul Lyons as Det Snr Const Jim Scott, Vico Thai as David Ngo, Wahn Shuli as Keo Sar, Lana Fong as Keo's Mum, Les Hill as Ballistics Officer, Silvio Ofria as Bazini, Carolanne Makakaufaki as Mrs Koa, John Brumpton as John Hunt, Nicole DaSilva as Kily, Zoe Houghton as Sharon Jones, Nathaniel Dean as Warren Johns, Jemma Rivera Wilks as Celia Cho, Morgan Ling as Matthew, Lim Goodarzi as Mr Ngo, Celia Mun as Mrs Ngo

Haunted by The Past

Episode 1.05
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Ratings: 324,700 viewers
Written by Michelle Offen with Sherine Salama
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

In the midst of investigating the murder of a Serbian car salesman, Malik's obsession with the past deepens. Malik seeks to prove that John Hunt was once an armed robber, and the man who shot his father. But this is contrary to the evidence. Is Malik going mad? Can he find the evidence that will prove Hunt's guilt? And why is Crowley obstructing him? Is it sheer bloody mindedness or is there a reason? Malik, Koa and all at Major Crime, work to solve the mystery behind the Serbian killing. The detectives discover that the car salesman is not as respectable as he appeared. Has his dark past something to do with this death?

With: Tasneen Roc as Amina Malik, Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik, Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik, Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik; Richard Carter as Deakin, Brett Sheerin as Malik Double #1, Bardiya McKinnon as Young Malik, Andy Rodoreda as Detective Sgt Bird, Paul Lyons as Set. Snr Const Jim Scott, John Brumpton as John Hunt, Dean Gould as Hunt Double; Steve Sutic as Dusan Kuric, Halina Abramowicz as Ivana Kuric, Franko Milostnik as Franko Vukovic, Jemma Rivera Wilks as Celia Cho, Ashley Fairfield as Sam (Stunt), Mark Kilmurry as Dr Blackett, Victoria Haralabidou as Helena Tadic, Clair Van Der Boom as Elvira Tadic

The Hand of Friendship

Episode 1.06 (f)
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ratings: 347,000 viewers
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Hunt is missing. HQ received a panicked call from a woman accusing Malik of killing him. Is he dead? And is Malik reponsible? When Hunt's body is found in Chinatown Crowley is dismissive - Malik's quest is over. Malik disagrees, Hunt may be dead but his quest for justice remains. Whoever killed Hunt took away the satisfaction Malik might've found in a lawful outcome. But Malik's determined to track down Hunt's killer. He finds the woman who called HQ. Celia Cho, is the daughter of Bruce Cho, a leader of the SW Crime Syndicate and the mother of Hunt's son. Bruce Cho hated Hunt. If he is the killer, proving it, in a world where everyone is afraid to talk, will not be easy. The closer Malik gets to the truth, the more dangerous he becomes.

With: Tasneen Roc as Amina Malik, Irini Pappas as Mariam Malik, Taffy Hany as Rahman Malik, Lucy Abroon as Yasmeen Malik, George Fayad as Amir Malik; Paul Doyle as Crowley Stunt Double, Bardiya McKinnon as Young Malik, John Brumpton as John Hunt, Jemma Rivera Wilks as Celia Cho, Anthony Martin as Thomas Nevin, Warren Lee as Cho, Sebastian Dickins as Cho Double, Morgan Ling as Matthew, Srisacd Sacdpreseuth as Tom Hok Teng, Anthony Simcoe as Federal Officer #1, Duncan Young as Federal Officer #2, Simon Wilks as Uniformed Cop